Patient's question:
My child recently went to a local regular hospital for a check-up. The doctor said he has plagiocephaly, but he was fine at birth. I don't know how it happened like this. I really can't understand it. How is adult plagiocephaly treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, craniosynostosis refers to a group of asymmetrical deformities involving the skull, orbits, and face. The causes are varied, but they all manifest as one side of the craniofacial structure being sunken while the other side is elevated. The main symptoms include flattened or concave forehead, horizontal axes of the two orbits not being on the same level, or the head appearing diamond-shaped in affected children. The affected side may have a flattened occiput, while the contralateral forehead and the opposite occiput may show compensatory bulging, and the ear on the affected side may be lower. There is asymmetry in both the head and face. Mild cases may only affect appearance, while severe cases may impact intelligence, requiring treatment as prescribed by a doctor.